Rotterdam to Groningen train with NS International | IC Brussel

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Groningen

Showing times and prices for 15 Jul

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

2 h 37 m

Average duration

2 h 37 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

202 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rotterdam to Groningen will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Rotterdam for Groningen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • NS International | IC Brussel
    17:052h37
    Rotterdam
    19:42Groningen
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • NS International | IC Brussel
    11:052h37
    Rotterdam
    13:42Groningen
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • NS International | IC Brussel
    8:052h37
    Rotterdam
    10:42Groningen
    £331One-way
    0 changes
  • NS International | IC Brussel
    7:052h37
    Rotterdam
    9:42Groningen
    £331One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Rotterdam to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 202 km

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Train
Coach

£32

Average Price

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 31m

Average total duration

4h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Rotterdam to Groningen train times

The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Groningen trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
NS DomesticSPR 5024 · IC 2033 · IC 633 · IC 7339:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
12:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5024 · IC 2033 · IC 633 · SPR 61339:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
12:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9527+NS DomesticIC 7339:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
12:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5024 · IC 2033 · IC 633 · IC 7339:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
12:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5124 · IC 5359:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
12:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5124 · IC 535+Arriva NSST 376429:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
12:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2033 · IC 633 · IC 7339:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
12:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3537 · IC 7379:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
13:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3537 · IC 737+Arriva NSST 376449:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
13:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5026 · IC 2035 · IC 5359:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
12:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5026 · IC 2035 · IC 535+Arriva NSST 376429:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
12:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5126 · IC 637 · IC 73710:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
13:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5126 · IC 637 · SPR 613710:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
13:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5126 · IC 637 · IC 737+Arriva NSST 3764410:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
13:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticIC 2035 · IC 53510:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
12:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5226+NS InternationalECD 9531+NS DomesticIC 73710:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
13:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5226+NS InternationalECD 9531+NS DomesticIC 737+Arriva NSST 3764410:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
13:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5028 · IC 2037 · IC 637 · IC 73710:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
13:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5028 · IC 2037 · IC 637 · SPR 613710:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
13:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9531+NS DomesticIC 73710:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
13:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5028 · IC 2037 · IC 637 · IC 73710:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
13:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5128 · IC 53910:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
13:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5128 · IC 539+Arriva NSST 3764610:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
13:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2037 · IC 637 · IC 73710:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
13:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3541 · IC 74110:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
14:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3541 · IC 741+Arriva NSST 3764810:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
14:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5030 · IC 2039 · IC 53910:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
13:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5030 · IC 2039 · IC 539+Arriva NSST 3764610:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
13:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5130 · IC 641 · IC 74111:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
14:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5130 · IC 641 · IC 741+Arriva NSST 3764811:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
14:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5130 · IC 641 · SPR 614111:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
14:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2039 · IC 53911:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
13:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5230+NS InternationalECD 9535+NS DomesticIC 74111:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
14:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5230+NS InternationalECD 9535+NS DomesticIC 741+Arriva NSST 3764811:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
14:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9535+NS DomesticIC 74111:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
14:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5032 · IC 2041 · IC 641 · IC 74111:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
14:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5032 · IC 2041 · IC 641 · SPR 614111:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
14:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5032 · IC 2041 · IC 641 · IC 74111:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
14:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5132 · IC 54311:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
14:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5132 · IC 543+Arriva NSST 3765011:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
14:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2041 · IC 641 · IC 74111:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
14:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3545 · IC 74511:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
15:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3545 · IC 745+Arriva NSST 3765211:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
15:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5034 · IC 2043 · IC 54311:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
14:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5034 · IC 2043 · IC 543+Arriva NSST 3765011:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
14:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5134 · IC 645 · IC 74512:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
15:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5134 · IC 645 · SPR 614512:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
15:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5134 · IC 645 · IC 745+Arriva NSST 3765212:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
15:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticIC 2043 · IC 54312:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
14:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5234+NS InternationalECD 9539+NS DomesticIC 74512:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
15:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5234+NS InternationalECD 9539+NS DomesticIC 745+Arriva NSST 3765212:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
15:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9539+NS DomesticIC 74512:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
15:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5036 · IC 2045 · IC 645 · IC 74512:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
15:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5036 · IC 2045 · IC 645 · IC 74512:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
15:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5036 · IC 2045 · IC 645 · SPR 614512:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
15:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5136 · IC 54712:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
15:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5136 · IC 547+Arriva NSST 3765412:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
15:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2045 · IC 645 · IC 74512:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
15:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3549 · IC 74912:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
16:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3549 · IC 749+Arriva NSST 3765612:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
16:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5038 · IC 2047 · IC 54712:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
15:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5038 · IC 2047 · IC 547+Arriva NSST 3765412:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
15:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5138 · IC 649 · IC 74913:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
16:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5138 · IC 649 · IC 749+Arriva NSST 3765613:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
16:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5138 · IC 649 · SPR 614913:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
16:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2047 · IC 54713:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
15:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5238+NS InternationalECD 9543+NS DomesticIC 74913:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
16:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5238+NS InternationalECD 9543+NS DomesticIC 749+Arriva NSST 3765613:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
16:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9543+NS DomesticIC 74913:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
16:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5040 · IC 2049 · IC 649 · IC 74913:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
16:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5040 · IC 2049 · IC 649 · SPR 614913:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
16:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5040 · IC 2049 · IC 649 · IC 74913:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
16:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5140 · IC 55113:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
16:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5140 · IC 551+Arriva NSST 3765813:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
16:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2049 · IC 649 · IC 74913:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
16:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3553 · IC 75313:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
17:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3553 · IC 753+Arriva NSST 3766013:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
17:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5042 · IC 2051 · IC 55113:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
16:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5042 · IC 2051 · IC 551+Arriva NSST 3765813:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
16:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5142 · IC 653 · IC 75314:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
17:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5142 · IC 653 · IC 753+Arriva NSST 3766014:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
17:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5142 · IC 653 · SPR 615314:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
17:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2051 · IC 55114:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
16:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5242+NS InternationalECD 9547+NS DomesticIC 75314:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
17:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5242+NS InternationalECD 9547+NS DomesticIC 753+Arriva NSST 3766014:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
17:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9547+NS DomesticIC 75314:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
17:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5044 · IC 2053 · IC 653 · IC 75314:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
17:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5044 · IC 2053 · IC 653 · IC 75314:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
17:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5044 · IC 2053 · IC 653 · SPR 615314:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
17:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5144 · IC 55514:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
17:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5144 · IC 555+Arriva NSST 3766214:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
17:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2053 · IC 653 · IC 75314:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
17:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3557 · IC 75714:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
18:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3557 · IC 757+Arriva NSST 3766414:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
18:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5046 · IC 2055 · IC 55514:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
17:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5046 · IC 2055 · IC 555+Arriva NSST 3766214:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
17:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5146 · IC 657 · IC 75715:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
18:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5146 · IC 657 · SPR 615715:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
18:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5146 · IC 657 · IC 757+Arriva NSST 3766415:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
18:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticIC 2055 · IC 55515:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
17:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5246+NS InternationalECD 9551+NS DomesticIC 75715:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
18:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5246+NS InternationalECD 9551+NS DomesticIC 757+Arriva NSST 3766415:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
18:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9551+NS DomesticIC 75715:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
18:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5048 · IC 2057 · IC 657 · IC 75715:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
18:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5048 · IC 2057 · IC 657 · SPR 615715:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
18:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5048 · IC 2057 · IC 657 · IC 75715:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
18:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5148 · IC 55915:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
18:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5148 · IC 559+Arriva NSST 3766615:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
18:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2057 · IC 657 · IC 75715:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
18:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3561 · IC 76115:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
19:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3561 · IC 761+Arriva NSST 3766815:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
19:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5050 · IC 2059 · IC 55915:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
18:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5050 · IC 2059 · IC 559+Arriva NSST 3766615:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
18:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5150 · IC 661 · IC 76116:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
19:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5150 · IC 661 · IC 761+Arriva NSST 3766816:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
19:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5150 · IC 661 · SPR 616116:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
19:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2059 · IC 55916:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
18:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5250+NS InternationalECD 9555+NS DomesticIC 76116:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
19:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5250+NS InternationalECD 9555+NS DomesticIC 761+Arriva NSST 3766816:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
19:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9555+NS DomesticIC 76116:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
19:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5052 · IC 2061 · IC 661 · IC 76116:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
19:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5052 · IC 2061 · IC 661 · SPR 616116:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
19:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5052 · IC 2061 · IC 661 · IC 76116:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
19:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5152 · IC 56316:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
19:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5152 · IC 563+Arriva NSST 3767016:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
19:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2061 · IC 661 · IC 76116:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
19:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3565 · IC 76516:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
20:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3565 · IC 765+Arriva NSST 3767216:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
20:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5054 · IC 2063 · IC 56316:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
19:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5054 · IC 2063 · IC 563+Arriva NSST 3767016:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
19:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5154 · IC 665 · IC 76517:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
20:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5154 · IC 665 · IC 765+Arriva NSST 3767217:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
20:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5154 · IC 665 · SPR 616517:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
20:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2063 · IC 56317:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
19:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5254+NS InternationalECD 9559+NS DomesticIC 76517:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
20:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5254+NS InternationalECD 9559+NS DomesticIC 765+Arriva NSST 3767217:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
20:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9559+NS DomesticIC 76517:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
20:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5056 · IC 2065 · IC 665 · IC 76517:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
20:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5056 · IC 2065 · IC 665 · SPR 616517:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
20:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5056 · IC 2065 · IC 665 · IC 76517:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
20:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5156 · IC 56717:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
20:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5156 · IC 567+Arriva NSST 3767417:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
20:49 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2065 · IC 665 · IC 76517:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
20:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3569 · IC 76917:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
21:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3569 · IC 769+Arriva NSST 3767617:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h34
21:19 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5058 · IC 2067 · IC 56717:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
20:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5058 · IC 2067 · IC 567+Arriva NSST 3767417:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
20:49 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5158 · IC 669 · IC 76918:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
21:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5158 · IC 669 · SPR 616918:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h24
21:25 Groningen Europapark2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5158 · IC 669 · IC 769+Arriva NSST 3767618:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h18
21:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticIC 2067 · IC 56718:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
20:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5258+NS InternationalECD 9563+NS DomesticIC 76918:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
21:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5258+NS InternationalECD 9563+NS DomesticIC 769+Arriva NSST 3767618:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h09
21:19 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9563+NS DomesticIC 76918:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
21:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5060 · IC 2069 · IC 669 · IC 76918:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
21:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5060 · IC 2069 · IC 669 · SPR 616918:21 Rotterdam Blaak
3h04
21:25 Groningen Europapark3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5060 · IC 2069 · IC 669 · IC 76918:21 Rotterdam Blaak
2h58
21:19 Groningen Europapark4 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5160 · IC 57118:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
21:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2069 · IC 669 · IC 76918:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
21:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3573 · IC 77318:45 Rotterdam Blaak
3h27
22:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5062 · IC 2071 · IC 57118:51 Rotterdam Blaak
2h51
21:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5162 · IC 673 · IC 77319:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
22:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2071 · IC 57119:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
21:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5262+NS InternationalECD 9567+NS DomesticIC 77319:10 Rotterdam Blaak
3h02
22:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS InternationalECD 9567+NS DomesticIC 77319:21 Rotterdam Centraal
2h51
22:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5064 · IC 2073 · IC 673 · IC 77319:21 Rotterdam Blaak
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22:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5164 · IC 57519:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
22:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2073 · IC 673 · IC 77319:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
22:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3577 · IC 77719:50 Rotterdam Blaak
3h22
23:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 3577 · IC 2075 · IC 57519:50 Rotterdam Blaak
2h52
22:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5166 · IC 677 · IC 77720:01 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
23:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2075 · IC 57520:05 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
22:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5068+NS InternationalECD 9571+NS DomesticIC 77720:15 Rotterdam Blaak
2h57
23:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 3579 · IC 2077 · IC 677 · IC 77720:20 Rotterdam Blaak
2h52
23:12 Groningen station3 changes
NS InternationalECD 9571+NS DomesticIC 77720:22 Rotterdam Centraal
2h50
23:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 5168 · IC 57920:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
23:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2077 · IC 677 · IC 77720:35 Rotterdam Centraal
2h37
23:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2268 · IC 78120:35 Rotterdam Blaak
3h37
0:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2268 · IC 2877 · IC 57920:35 Rotterdam Blaak
3h07
23:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 4074 · IC 57920:54 Rotterdam Centraal
2h48
23:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2370 · IC 2879 · IC 78121:05 Rotterdam Blaak
3h07
0:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2879 · IC 78121:20 Rotterdam Centraal
2h52
0:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 4076 · IC 681 · IC 78121:24 Rotterdam Centraal
2h48
0:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5172 · IC 58321:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
0:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2272 · IC 78521:35 Rotterdam Blaak
3h37
1:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2272 · IC 2881 · IC 58321:35 Rotterdam Blaak
3h07
0:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 4078 · IC 58321:54 Rotterdam Centraal
2h48
0:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2374 · IC 2883 · IC 78522:05 Rotterdam Blaak
3h07
1:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticIC 2883 · IC 78522:20 Rotterdam Centraal
2h52
1:12 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticSPR 4080 · IC 685 · IC 78522:24 Rotterdam Centraal
2h48
1:12 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 5176 · IC 58722:31 Rotterdam Blaak
3h11
1:42 Groningen station1 change
NS DomesticIC 2276 · IC 2885 · IC 58722:35 Rotterdam Blaak
3h07
1:42 Groningen station2 changes
NS DomesticSPR 4082 · IC 58722:54 Rotterdam Centraal
2h48
1:42 Groningen station1 change
Wednesday 15 July
NS International | IC Brussel7:05 Rotterdam
2h37
9:42 Groningen0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Groningen

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Trains from Rotterdam to Groningen run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance
202 km
Average train duration
2h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
41
Fastest train
2h 37m
First train
0:04
Last train
23:58
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
70 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14

Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Groningen trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Rotterdam and Groningen from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

NS International | IC Brussel

About
NS International, a subsidiary of the Dutch state-owned railway Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), operates international intercity and high-speed connections to various European cities, including Brussels. The \IC Brussel\" refers to their Intercity service connecting the Netherlands and Belgium. These trains offer a direct and comfortable way to travel between major cities like Amsterdam and Brussels. As of late 2024, NS International, in collaboration with the Belgian railway company SNCB, is introducing new Intercity New Generation (ICNG) trains on the Brussels-Amsterdam route. These new trains are faster, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, and offer amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets. They aim to significantly reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services between the two countries."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
£30
NS International | IC Brussel frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car available with hot and cold meals, drinks. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in first class, optional for second class at additional cost
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, assistance for boarding/alighting available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Intercity frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Eurocity Direct

Luggage & cancellation policy
Eurocity Direct frequency
3 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
£91
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Rotterdam to Groningen train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Rotterdam to Groningen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train journey from Rotterdam to Groningen covers a distance of 202 km and takes approximately 2h 37m. Trains run 41 per day.
The train distance from Rotterdam to Groningen is 202 km.
The first train from Rotterdam to Groningen leaves at 0:04.
The last train from Rotterdam to Groningen departs at 23:58.
Trains from Rotterdam to Groningen run approximately 41 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Rotterdam to Groningen.
Yes, there is a direct train between Rotterdam and Groningen. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Intercity, Intercity.
To get from Rotterdam to Groningen, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Rotterdam to Groningen.
The train station in Rotterdam that goes to Groningen is Rotterdam Centraal, and it arrives at Groningen station.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Groningen is by coach, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Rotterdam to Groningen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rotterdam to Groningen offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, featuring views of the Dutch countryside, with its flat landscapes, iconic windmills, and picturesque canals, particularly as the train travels through regions like the northern part of the Randstad and into the more open spaces of the northern Netherlands.
A day trip from Rotterdam to Groningen is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 37m each way. Trains run 139 times per day covering 202 km.
In Groningen, you can visit the Vismarkt for fresh produce and local specialities, enjoy the vibrant nightlife with numerous bars and clubs in the city centre, and explore the Northern Maritime Museum to learn about the region's nautical history. Take a bike tour to enjoy the scenic countryside, or attend a performance at the Stadsschouwburg, the city's historic theatre. Don't miss the Martinitoren for panoramic views, the innovative Groninger Museum, a leisurely walk in Noorderplantsoen, or the Renaissance-style Prinsentuin garden. Lastly, explore Forum Groningen, which offers a library, cinema, and rooftop terrace.
Two to three days is usually enough to explore Groningen's main attractions, including its museums, historic buildings, and vibrant city centre.
Yes, you can take the train from Rotterdam to Groningen.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Groningen

Most Rotterdam to Groningen trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen station pair, with some services arriving at Groningen Europapark. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Groningen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Rotterdam
Arrival train stations in Groningen

Which Rotterdam station do trains to Groningen leave from?

Trains from Rotterdam to Groningen leave from Rotterdam Centraal. The station is 1 km from Rotterdam city centre at Stationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Rotterdam CentraalStationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 302357822WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre

BusStopbus ipv trein · 9m
4 · 10m · £2

Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services

Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.

Rotterdam BlaakBlaak 1, 3011 TA Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 30 235 7822WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Blaak from Rotterdam city centre

TrainSprinter, Intercity · 3m · £0.90 · every ~16 min
Tram1, 11 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~14 min

Rotterdam Blaak train station facilities and services

Rotterdam Blaak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.

Rotterdam NoordBergweg 273, 3037 EM Rotterdam, NetherlandsParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Noord from Rotterdam city centre

Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainSprinter · 5m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
BusStopbus ipv trein · 11m
Tram4, 6 · 12m · £2 · every ~14 min

Rotterdam Noord train station facilities and services

Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.

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